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Значение идиомы bring up the rear

[bring up the rear] {v. phr.} 1. To come last in a march, parade, or procession; end a line.

The fire truck with Santa on it brought up the rear of the Christmas parade.

The governor and his staff brought up the rear of the parade.

2. {informal} To do least well; do the most poorly of a group; be last.

In the race, John brought up the rear.

In the basketball tournament, our team brought up the rear.



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  38. Значение идиомы draw fire[draw fire] {v. phr.} 1. To attract or provoke shooting; be a target. The general’s white horse drew the enemy’s fire. 2. To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you. Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire....
  39. Перевод идиомы bring down the house, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bring down the house Перевод: вызвать гром оваций, бурю аплодисментов Пример: The comedian brought down the house with his jokes about the lost dog. Комик вызвал бурю оваций своими шутками про потерявшуюся собаку....
  40. Перевод слова bringBring — приносить, привозить Перевод слова Bring me a cup, please! — принеси мне, пожалуйста, чашку! bring to a state of — приводить в какое-л. состояние to bring up a question — ставить вопрос Could you Bring the wine? Не могли бы вы принести вино? Can I Bring my cousin to the dinner? Я могу ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы bring up the rear